Books Like "Circe"

Matched to readers who loved Circe by Madeline Miller

Greek mythology's most misunderstood witch gets a feminist retelling that transforms ancient tales into intimate, gorgeous storytelling.

If you loved it, try these next

• The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller — Miller's previous novel shares the same lyrical prose style and approach to humanizing figures from Greek mythology.
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• The Silence of the Girls by Pat Barker — Another feminist retelling of Greek myths that gives voice to a previously marginalized female character from the Trojan War.
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• The Invisible Bridge by Julie Orringer — Features similarly lush, literary prose and follows a character's transformation across decades of hardship and self-discovery.
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• The Ten Thousand Doors of January by Alix E. Harrow — Combines beautiful, immersive writing with themes of female empowerment and magical transformation in fantastical settings.
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• The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon — Appeals to readers seeking epic fantasy with strong female protagonists, though with faster pacing and more action.
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• The Bear and the Nightingale by Katherine Arden — Shares the atmospheric, folkloric tone and focus on a young woman discovering her magical abilities against family opposition.
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